Education Alachua County School Board OKs fund balance restoration plan Glory Reitz Apr 2, 2025District’s budgeted expenditures exceed estimated revenue by $33 million.
Education School board requests appeal of Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 27, 2025State review commission unanimously approved charter application.
Citizens of the Month February 2025 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Mar 24, 2025Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Education School board to appeal Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 12, 2025Some board members indicate they are prepared for other legal action if necessary.
Education State board unanimously approves Newberry school conversion Glory Reitz Feb 26, 2025Commission also chooses to let statute’s 50% vote requirement trump board of education’s former majority requirement.
Citizens of the Month January 2025 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Feb 25, 2025Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Citizens of the Month December 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Jan 21, 2025Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Education Top 5 education stories to watch for in 2025 Glory Reitz Jan 2, 2025Superintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
News Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2024 Staff Reports Jan 1, 2025Top stories include HCA’s surgical shutdown, Ginnie Springs shootings and Celebration Pointe companies filing for bankruptcy.
Citizens of the Month November 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Dec 25, 2024Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Education Newberry Community School budget plans for increased enrollment Glory Reitz Dec 5, 2024Newberry Elementary School currently has 656 students.
Education Newberry Community School submits charter application to state Glory Reitz Nov 27, 2024Decision expected Feb. 26.
Citizens of the Month October 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Nov 25, 2024Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Government + Politics Newberry approves $2 million backstop for charter conversion Glory Reitz Nov 18, 2024Funds to be provided only if state approves charter application.
Education September 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Oct 27, 2024Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Government + Politics Newberry government, citizen clash over charter conversion comments Glory Reitz Oct 3, 2024City sends charter school conversion opponent a cease-and-desist letter.
Education Newberry still working on charter application with no contract Glory Reitz Sep 18, 2024Charter school board has filed articles of incorporation.
Education State Board of Education changes charter conversion rule Glory Reitz Aug 21, 2024New requirement needs 50% vote, not “majority.”
Education Newberry Elementary School loses 14 teachers Glory Reitz Jul 2, 2024School board member blames charter push; Newberry mayor blames district.
Sponsored 2024 Citizens of the Year Staff Reports Jun 26, 2024Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Children's Trust of Alachua County, Clay Electric Cooperative, and Bosshardt Realty.
Government + Politics Newberry approves LifeSoils lease agreement, discusses Searby Glory Reitz Jun 25, 2024Citizen commenters continue raising questions about charter school conversion.
Government + Politics Ethics committee dismisses complaint against Marlowe Glory Reitz Jun 18, 2024No word on Coleman ethics complaint.
News Newberry approves charter school board members Glory Reitz Jun 11, 2024City also moves forward with city hall renovation, new building.
Education Newberry to weigh charter governing board nominees Glory Reitz May 29, 2024Budget and ordinance to establish board on track for June 10 vote